Unknown Friend (Fremde Freundin) 24 years old

After five years in prison, Ellen is ‘’out’’ and ready to come to terms with her past. She begins by looking for Katrin, who was present the night of the crime. Hearing Katrin’s voice on the radio and learning that she is a DJ at a local nightclub, Ellen decides to go and wait for her at the door. At first, Katrin is frightened and does not want anything to do with Ellen. However Ellen persists. Flashbacks fill in the history of Katrin’s relationship with an abusive husband and her intimate relationship with Ellen. It soon becomes clear that Ellen’s devotion for Katrin is no less potent than before. Gradually Katrin yields to Ellen’s wishes. Before long, past events catch up with them an unexpected sting in the tail reveals a major twist.

Credits

Unknown Friend Cast

Name Character
Birol Ünel He was 38, now 62 years old as Moritz
Dirk Borchardt He was 30, now 55 years old as Fred
Karoline Eichhorn She was 33, now 58 years old as Ellen
Inga Busch She was 31, now 56 years old as Katrin
Antonio Wannek He was 20, now 44 years old as Kevin
Mario Mentrup He was 34, now 59 years old as Harald
Heidemarie Schneider She was 55, now 80 years old as Ellens Mutter

Unknown Friend Crew

Name Department
Unknown Friend (24 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, September 08, 1999
  • Runtime: 80 minutes